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Daily Mirror
6 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Daily Mirror
Woman picks up £3.09 Too Good To Go bag from Spar and is blown away by contents
A woman who paid £3.09 for a Too Good To Go bag from Spar was left gobsmacked when she opened the bag and saw what was inside - as one particular item floored her If you've ever picked up a Too Good To Go bag before, you'll know they can be a bit of a gamble. The bags are designed to cut down on food waste, as supermarkets, cafes, and other shops can put together bags of surplus food they would otherwise throw away and sell it for a cheap price. However, the risk comes as you never know exactly what you're going to find in your bag when you pick it up. The food entirely depends on what the shop needs to get rid of that day, so you could end up with a great haul or more vegetables than you know what to do with. One woman on TikTok was recently left gobsmacked when she hopped onto the Too Good To Go app and picked herself up a mystery bag from her local Spar, which was priced at £3.09. As the bag was relatively cheap, Dayna wasn't sure what to expect when she got back to her car and filmed her haul - but one item at the bottom of the bag left her speechless. The Spar that Dayna visited was a large shop that even included a fresh bakery section, so as she waited for the employee to bring out her bag, the woman said she would love it if she managed to get some sweet treats in her haul. Once she got back in her car and started unloading her shopping, Dayna was immediately in for a pleasant surprise - as she pulled out a packet of two caramel buns which she described as "a bit of me". She next pulled out a large pork pie, followed by a bunch of bananas, a packet of Warburtons English breakfast muffins, two blueberry muffins, and a whole loaf of Hovis bread. Dayna had likely already gotten her money's worth from the £3.09 bag, but the goodies kept coming. She was given a large tub of Skyr fat-free yoghurt, as well as a low-fat natural yoghurt from Spar's own range. But it was the final item that really proved she had gotten more than she bargained for - as Dayna lifted up a huge packet of chicken drumsticks that could easily cost £3 or more by themselves. She said: "Now the question is, was the Spar Too Good To Go bag worth it? We got a pack of British drumsticks, some caramel Rolo buns, some blueberry muffins, natural yoghurt, Skyr yoghurt, a Hovis, some muffins, some bananas, and finally, a little pork pie. "Guys, was it worth £3.09? Did Spar deliver? Let me know what you think." In the video's caption, she suggested she had "hit the jackpot" with the bag, and commenters seemed to agree. Many said that just the chicken alone was worth the money, and the rest was just a pleasant bonus. One person said: "Chicken is a belter!! Great find." Another added: "Absolutely worth the money." While a third wrote: "Well worth it." Too Good To Go states on its website that bags are a surprise because surplus food is hard to predict, so you may not always get a haul as good as Dayna's if you try the app out for yourself. They write: "We've found the best way to combat wasting surplus food is by giving stores the flexibility to distribute whatever they have left at the end of the day, which can vary." The company also acknowledge that sometimes customers won't like the food in their bags. However, they suggest to ensure nothing gets wasted, any unwanted food is passed on to family, friends, or neighbours.
Yahoo
06-08-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Tritax Big Box selects VolkerFitzpatrick for new industrial development in UK
Tritax Big Box Developments has appointed VolkerFitzpatrick as the principal contractor for a new industrial development at Symmetry Park in Central Bedfordshire, England, UK. The project is targeting a Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Methodology (BREEAM) Outstanding rating and an energy performance certificate (EPC) of A+, reflecting a commitment to energy-efficient and futureproof developments. Construction began earlier this year on the development. The development, spanning over 827,000ft² of industrial and office space, is set to enhance the region's capabilities in logistics and distribution. It will include five industrial units ranging from 65,847ft² to 287,200ft² in size. Each unit will feature integrated Grade A office space, complemented by external works such as service yards, car parks, and landscaping. British bakery brand Warburtons has secured its spot as the first occupant. VolkerFitzpatrick Building Division managing director Stuart Deverill said: "This project is a fantastic opportunity to showcase our expertise in delivering sustainable, large-scale industrial developments. "Targeting BREEAM Outstanding reflects our commitment to environmental excellence, and we're equally proud of the social value we're bringing to the local community throughout the build." VolkerFitzpatrick is also collaborating with local supply chain partners and is providing employment opportunities, including placements and apprenticeships. Additionally, community outreach initiatives have supported local organisations such as the Biggleswade Food Bank and the Herald Resource Centre. Tritax Big Box development director Tom Leeming said: "We are delighted to be working with VolkerFitzpatrick on this strategically important development. Their proven track record in delivering complex industrial projects makes them the ideal partner for this next phase of growth at Biggleswade." "Tritax Big Box selects VolkerFitzpatrick for new industrial development in UK" was originally created and published by World Construction Network, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Times
02-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Times
The Times Daily Quiz: Monday July 28, 2025
1 What is the second line in a knock-knock joke? 2 What are the only mammals naturally capable of true, sustained flight? 3 Which vowel is between U and O on a standard Qwerty keyboard? 4 The Sherwood and Willow bicycle ranges are made by which Nottinghamshire-based firm? 5 Which woman is the subject of Germaine Greer's revisionist biography Shakespeare's Wife (2007)? 6 Designed by Marks Barfield Architects, which 32-pod tourist attraction was originally called the Millennium Wheel? 7 Which British bakery business has been promoted by Olivia Colman, Robert De Niro and Samuel L Jackson? 8 Which Baltic state was the first former Soviet republic to adopt the euro? 9 Selig sind die Toten ('Blessed are the dead') is the final movement of which 1868 work by Brahms? 10 Who published his first tables of Scottish mountains over 3,000 ft in 1891? 11 In 1965, which artificial sweetener was accidentally discovered by GD Searle chemist James Schlatter? 12 Catherine Herself (1920) is the first novel by which English author, who co-wrote the film Mrs Miniver? 13 Which British historian wrote An Intimate History of Killing: Face-to-Face Killing in Twentieth Century Warfare (1999)? 14 In 1917, Fireman Jim Flynn became the only boxer ever to knock out which heavyweight? 15 Which former Question Time presenter is pictured? Scroll down for answersAnswers1 Who's there? 2 Bats 3 I 4 Raleigh 5 Anne Hathaway 6 London Eye 7 Warburtons 8 Estonia 9 A German Requiem 10 Hugh Munro 11 Aspartame. Schlatter was conducting research on gastric ulcers 12 James Hilton 13 Joanna Bourke 14 Jack Dempsey 15 David Dimbleby
Metro
29-07-2025
- Business
- Metro
Buying gluten free costs me hundreds of pounds - it's not my fault
I remember the day my mother finally found me a gluten-free loaf of bread that was actually enjoyable to eat. I practically cried happy tears, until she told me it cost her £9. It was from a specialist gluten-free bakery, and sadly that eye-watering total meant it wouldn't be something I could ever justify buying. Instead, I settle for a £3.50 loaf of Warburtons gluten-free in my weekly shop, which is still a whole £2.20 more expensive than its gluten equivalent. The price feels like a punishment for having to eat gluten-free, even though it's a medical necessity for me – I'm coeliac, after all. It's an autoimmune disease which means my body attacks itself if I have even a trace of gluten, and I've been free-from ever since being diagnosed seven years ago. Despite this, retailers and manufacturers inflate the price drastically on gluten free products, which means my weekly shop is more expensive than a regular one – Coeliac UK estimates gluten free shopping adds 35% to the overall cost. So you can imagine my excitement when I realised that pre-paid cash cards were being offered by the government to help cover the cost of these items. That excitement was short-lived, however, when I read the fine print. Firstly, it's only the Welsh government offering this financial support, and there are no whispers of it being introduced in other UK nations. Secondly, the amount offered on these pre-paid cards (which look like regular bank cards) in the five year pilot scheme varied from person to person, and while they are regularly reviewed, one woman reportedly ended up receiving just £14 a month to help with the cost of gluten-free food. Just two loaves of the gluten-free bread I buy cost half that – so it's not exactly life-changing. The cheapest gluten-free loaf of bread is 6.1 times more expensive than the cheapest gluten containing loaf, according to Coeliac UK. Did I mention these loaves often come with giant air holes in them – and they're much smaller, too? You spend more to get less – it's infuriating. The card is a great idea in theory, it just needs to have an amount of money on it that will actually cover your gluten free expenses. In an ideal world, brands wouldn't charge a premium for a smaller product either, but that's me living in dreamland. Other food manufacturers should also make an effort to label their product as gluten free, even if it's not specifically made with coeliacs in mind (as long as there's no risk of contamination). I'm thinking about sausages which can sometimes be accidentally gluten free or crisps, so we don't have to pay a surcharge for more expensive brands. While I may be on an average UK salary, those who are lower earners or who are feeding gluten-free families are hit even harder. People have suggested I cut out bread altogether, but if I do, my iron and calcium intake could decrease by 96% and 93% respectively. It's just not healthy for me to do so. These cash cards aren't even guaranteed to be accepted either, with the Welsh Government saying that it will work in places that sell gluten-free food, like supermarkets, shops, pharmacies and online stores – but that's not guaranteed, and gluten-free purchases have to be bought separately. If you're in-the-know about coeliac disease you might also say I should rely on the gluten-free NHS subscriptions instead. England only has bread and flour available on prescription, and you still have to pay for the item if you aren't entitled to free prescriptions. So you'll pay one lump sum of £9.65 for multiple loaves of bread. What's more is coeliacs will be forced to choose between the new card scheme or their prescription. Having both is sadly not an option. But in my experience, products provided on the prescriptions are simply usually cheaper brands – with bread, for example, that tastes like cardboard. Prescriptions are also a postcode lottery: a number of Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCG) including the CCG that covers my borough of Kingston Upon Thames, have withdrawn or restricted access to gluten-free food on prescription, which means many people have to buy all of the gluten-free products they eat. My monthly spend on gluten-free food typically comes to a minimum of £20 and that's purely for bread, pasta, a singular bag of chips for emergency meals, and two boxes of cereal. That's not including any breakfast bars, chocolate or biscuits – and if I forget lunch and have to buy a ready meal, it's £4.50 a pop, minimum. Supermarket sandwiches are almost always more expensive than their non-coeliac friendly alternatives too. Even if pre-paid cards come to England, they aren't going to make much of a dent of what gluten-free people have to fork out each month, just so they can eat food that won't destroy their bodies. More Trending So, this pre-paid cash card is sadly nothing more than a drop in the ocean when it comes to the struggles of coeliacs, and governments across the UK need to do more. We need sufficient financial support, which I'm not hopeful will ever happen, but for me, around £30 a month would make it more bearable. And for those who live with others, the subsidy needs to be enough to cover gluten free products for the entire household, to keep contamination to a minimum. I shouldn't be financially penalised because I lost the genetic lottery, and neither should the 670,000 other diagnosed coeliacs in the UK, but we are dreading the food bill every month. 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Winnipeg Free Press
05-06-2025
- Business
- Winnipeg Free Press
Warburtons puts $650K into new Cereals Canada HQ
The United Kingdom's largest bakery brand has contributed $650,000 to a Cereals Canada facility that will be built in Winnipeg's Exchange District. Warburtons announced on Thursday its contribution to the capital campaign for the Global Agriculture Technology Exchange. Referred to as 'Gate' for short, the facility will help grain producers and processors bolster their international profiles and find new trading partners in response to U.S. tariffs and protectionism. The U.K. brand sources 'significant volumes' of Canadian wheat from Western Canada and has been working with Canadian farmers and Cereals Canada for many years, campaign chair JoAnne Buth said in a news release. MIKAELA MACKENZIE / FREE PRESS FILES Various cereal grains on display at the Cereals Canada lab. United Kingdom bakery brand Warburtons has contributed $650,000 to a new Cereals Canada facility planned for Winnipeg's Exchange District. Warburtons employees utilize Cereals Canada's pilot bakery, mill and lab to test and analyze Canadian wheat before it goes to the U.K. for production. To date, the Gate capital campaign has raised $32 million toward its goal of approximately $100 million. Monday Mornings The latest local business news and a lookahead to the coming week. The campaign is targeting contributions from industry groups, agribusinesses and individuals, and support from the three levels of government. — Free Press staff Aaron EppReporter Aaron Epp reports on business for the Free Press. After freelancing for the paper for a decade, he joined the staff full-time in 2024. He was previously the associate editor at Canadian Mennonite. Read more about Aaron. Our newsroom depends on a growing audience of readers to power our journalism. If you are not a paid reader, please consider becoming a subscriber. Our newsroom depends on its audience of readers to power our journalism. Thank you for your support.
